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Use of Oral History Methods in Social Work: A Scoping Review
Natalie D Pope1, Margie Ruppel2
1College of Social Work, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (2019)
|November 9, 2023
Summary
Oral history is a valuable method in social work, enhancing education and documenting experiences. This scoping review highlights its contributions to research and addressing social issues.
Area of Science:
- Social Work Research
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Oral history is a qualitative method for understanding lived experiences across disciplines.
- It empowers marginalized voices, aligning with social justice and social work principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review on the utilization of oral history methods within social work.
- To understand the diverse applications and contributions of oral history in the field.
Main Methods:
- A systematic scoping review framework was employed.
- Eligibility criteria led to the selection of 23 peer-reviewed articles published between 2005-2023 by social work authors.
Main Results:
- Three key themes emerged: oral history as a teaching tool in social work education.
- Oral history's role in documenting the experiences of social service pioneers.
- Commentaries on the application of oral history and biographical methods in social work practice.
Conclusions:
- Oral history significantly contributes to social work research and scholarship.
- Recommendations are provided for leveraging oral history to tackle social problems and practice challenges.
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